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Broccoli with Lemon Mayonnaise
From Dorothy McNett's recipes at www.dorothymcnett.com. A pefect vegetable to serve with baked ham or other meats!
1 bunch broccoli, washed and trimmed
1/3 cup mayonnaise
zest and juice of 1/2 lemon, or more
Wash the broccoli, and cut off about 1 inch of the tough ends. Using a paring knife, trim back any hard or tough looking skin on each stalk. Then slice, at an angle, into evenly shaped pieces. Put into a glass or ceramic dish. Cover with a lid or waxed paper. Cook in microwave using 5 minutes per pound of broccoli as a guide. (1bunch usually takes about 4-5 minutes, for instance) In meantime, mix together the mayonnaise and the lemon zest and juice. Use as desired for a dressing poured over the hot broccoli, or a dipping sauce.
Recipe created 1998-01-21.
